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BN08 YTV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,289 mi
Last recorded71,289 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,289 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,065 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 65,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 61,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 56,175 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 45,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,632 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,688 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,997 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake tell tale on constantly

slight cracking on nsr tyre

slight deterioration on osr axle bush

Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BN08 YTV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN08 YTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 YTV registered?

BN08 YTV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BN08 YTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 YTV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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